Tag: #NationalSecurity
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KINGPIN AND THREE OTHER SUSPECTS ARRESTED DURING A RAID ON AN ILLEGAL MINING SITE IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERITORY.
Troops of the 176 Guards Battalion carried out the operation in Dukpa community, Gwagwalada Area Council, after acting on intelligence obtained from previous arrests linked to illegal mining activities. Authorities said the raid led them to the operational base of the suspected syndicate. According to the military, the principal suspect allegedly admitted to sponsoring the…
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORIST INFORMANTS, INTERCEPT LOGISTICS SUPPLIES IN BORNO
Nigerian troops have recorded fresh gains in the fight against insurgency with the arrest of suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Borno State. Operation HADIN KAI said troops, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), apprehended suspects in Mafa and Gubio Local Government Areas over alleged links to terrorist activities. A suspected ISWAP…
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ARMY WARNS AGAINST FALSE SOCIAL MEDIA NARRATIVES THAT UNDERMINE TROOPS
The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to refrain from spreading false and misleading information on social media, warning that such narratives undermine the morale of troops risking their lives to protect the country. The appeal was made by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, during a meeting with the Defence Correspondents…
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NADCEL 2026: NIGERIAN ARMY REASSURES CITIZENS OF READINESS TO TACKLE INSECURITY
The Nigerian Army has assured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment and capacity to overcome the country’s security challenges, urging citizens to continue supporting ongoing military operations nationwide. The assurance was given by the Commander of 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, after leading officers and soldiers on a 10-kilometre route march in Benin as part of…
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ILLEGAL MINING FINANCING BANDITRY, INSECURITY IN NIGERIA, EXPERTS WARN
Defence and security experts have raised concerns over the growing link between illegal mining and insecurity in parts of Nigeria, warning that criminal groups are increasingly using proceeds from mineral resources to fund violent activities. Speaking in separate interviews, the experts said intelligence reports from states such as Zamfara, Niger and Kaduna indicate that minerals…
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED ARMOURER LINKED TO ATTACKS ON OIL FACILITIES IN IMO
Troops of Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have arrested a suspected armourer and logistics courier allegedly linked to attacks on oil installations and security personnel in Imo State. According to the Nigerian Army, the suspect was apprehended during a search-and-raid operation conducted by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade along the Akpe Aggah–Egbema…
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DHQ LAUNCHES TOLL-FREE 193 HOTLINE TO BOOST PUBLIC INTELLIGENCE ON SECURITY
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched a toll-free emergency line, 193, to encourage Nigerians to provide timely and credible information that will support ongoing military operations across the country. Announcing the initiative on Wednesday July 1 in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja, urged citizens to report security concerns through the…
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NGERIA, UK STRENGTHEN COUNTER-TERRORISM PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW TRAINING PROGRAMME
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation through enhanced training, intelligence sharing and coordinated emergency response strategies. The commitment was highlighted at the opening of specialised Incident Commanders’ and Advanced Intelligence Analysis courses at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja. According to the National Coordinator of NCTC,…
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NIGERIAN AIR FORCE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO BUILDING COMBAT-READY SPECIAL FORCES
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening a professional and combat-ready force to respond to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. This was stated by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, during the graduation of Special Forces Training Course 13/2026 held at the NAF Regiment Training Centre Annex in Bauchi.…
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COAS URGES BANKS TO HELP DISRUPT TERRORISM FINANCING, ANNOUNCES HOUSING PARTNERSHIP FOR TROOPS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigeria’s banking sector to intensify efforts aimed at disrupting terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows linked to insecurity. He made the call in Abuja while receiving the Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA), stressing the need for stronger financial monitoring and…
